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Introduction

Physics is the study of the physical world around us in relation to matter and energy. From the day we are born we study the things around us in an effort to understand how they work and relate to each other and make them clearer.
We also attempt to describe them through formulation of simple rules and principles. It is the continued scrutiny of everything we know about the world around us that leads to the lifelong study of Physics. Sometimes when we look at
things closely we discover things that we had overlooked initially. Physics gives students the opportunity to observe, measure, analyze and draw relevant conclusions about phenomena around them.

Objectives

The primary objective of the department of Physics is to provide a sound training to a B.Sc. degree in Physics. The department also aims at providing adequate service courses required by other disciplines. To achieve this fundamental objective, the department also seeks to:

1. Provide courses of instruction and experiences which seek to develop a student’s ability to engage in analytical and critical thought and expression;
2. Provide opportunities and experiences that will enable a student to become a creative and versatile person capable of functioning as a productive member of his/her profession and society;
3. Help the student to attain a level  of academic competence in Physics to be able to teach in schools, teacher training colleges and other institutions;
4. Help the student to acquire experimental and technical skills for profiency in his/her chosen career; and
5. Provide the basics for students interested in pursuing post-graduate studies in Physics.

Academic Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Physics 

Master of Science in Physics

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

CATEGORIES OF PHYSICS STUDENTS

The department shall offer 4 physics course units in the first year of study and 4 physics course units in the second year of study to students taking physics as one of their main subjects of study. Students not taking physics as one of their main subjects may take only one physics unit per semester in year 1 and/or year 2. however such students shall not be allowed to proceed with physics in year 3.

In the third and fourth years of study the students taking Physics as their main subject of study may opt to be:

1. Physics majors (taking 8 Physics units in year four including Physics Project in year four) or regulars (6 Physics units) or minors (4 Physics units).
2. Physics specialist by choosing to take only Physics courses in year 3 and year 4. Such student specialization is subject to approval by the chairman of the department.

Note: Physics projects in year 4 is only for majors and specialists.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the general University entry requirements, the candidate who wants to continue with physics in the third and fourth years of study must have obtained the following in the subjects indicated:

Mathematics – B-                    Physics- B-

Researches

Lecturers

Chairman/Senior Lecturer
Kirui M.S.K. B.Sc., M.Sc. (University of Nairobi), Ph.D. (Moi University )
Associate Professor
Muia M.L., B.Sc., M.Sc. (Nairobi), Ph.D. (Antwerp)
Senior Lecturers
Golicha H.S.A., B.Ed. (Nairobi), M.Sc. (Kenyatta), Ph.D. (Egerton)
Maweu O.M., B.Sc. (Pujab), M.Sc. (Allahabad), Ph.D. (Egerton)
Majanga F., B.Sc. (Nairobi) M.Sc. (Delft)
Matasi W.M., B.Ed., M.Sc. (Nairobi)
Nderitu A.M., B.Sc., M.Sc. (Nairobi)
Muriithi P.M., B.Ed., M.Sc. (Egerton)
Assistant Lecturers
Mukhebi M.A.L., B.Sc., M.Sc. (Egerton)
Rop R.K., B.Ed., M.Sc. (Egerton) (Study Leave)
Mumo I.D., B.Sc., M.Sc. (Egerton) (Study Leave)
Acting Chief Technologist
Ngumbu R.G., Telcom. Part (I, II, III), HND (Kenya Poly)
Senior Technologist
Ngareh J.K., Telcom. Part (I, II, III), HND (Kenya Poly)
Technicians
Kidaha B.K., Dip. Electrical (Kenya Poly)
Nang’endo C.W., Telcom Part I (Kenya Poly, Dip. in Comp. Sci. (Nairobi)
Kanyiri R.T., SLT Part II (Kenya Poly)
Kwambata E.M., SLT Part I (Mombasa Poly)
Odhiambo P.M., Telcom. Part I,II,III (Kenya Poly), Dip. Control Engineering (Telcom)
Kagia J.K., Dip. in Educ. (KSTC)